2024 christmas appeal
Target $20,000
Support for ministry of the diocese
Building project
Stipend for clergy
Karamoja is isolated and poor. Our gifts make a big difference to gospel ministry and help support clergy families.
Greetings from Karamoja
DIOCESE of KARAMOJA
Our link with Karamoja Diocese began in 2010 and has strengthened each year as we have given to support the work of the gospel and sent regular mission teams. In August 2024, Bishop Darrell Parker and his wife Elizabeth visited to attend the consecration of Karamojan Bishop Michael Chorey.
Darrell gained an understanding of the joys and the many challenges of ministry in this poor and isolated region. The clergy toil faithfully for the gospel despite poor infrastructure, few resources and limited finances. The partnership is mutually beneficial as Karamojan Christians encourage the Diocese of North West through their faithful service in the midst of hardship.
The Karamoja region
The Diocese in north east Uganda is isolated and poor. It has few resource and battles regular droughts. About 30 clergy faithfully serve God in the region. The diocesan centre is in the town of Moroto, where the Cathedral is located.
The diocese has established a Bible Training Centre to equip clergy, two primary schools and a girls high school. There is also a small Health Centre where women come to give birth. However, the diocese relies on support from other Anglicans or aid agencies to maintain this work.
The Bishop
Right Reverend Michael Chorey
The new Bishop, Rt Revd Michael Chorey, was consecrated and enthroned in August 2024. He and his wife Rev Canon Jane have planted 24 churches in eastern Karamoja, and his focus is to continue mission and evangelism so that God’s kingdom will grow.
He aims to strengthen ministry among men, and support youth and women’s ministry and support men’s ministry. A key priority will be the welfare of clergy, investing in their ongoing education and providing adequate support so they can lead effective and fruitful ministries.
Supporting Karamoja
Since 2012 NW Anglicans have been visiting to preach in churches and teach week long intensive, particularly on biblical theology and discipleship. We are thankful for our friends, family, and members of the diocese who support these teaching trips to Karamoja.
For more information on how you can support Karamoja please contact the diocesan office eharris@anglicandnwa.org
We support Karamoja through:
Prayer
Financial provision for gospel ministry
Providing running water
Organising training for clergy and church workers
Financial provision
Provide training and support for church workers
Aid in the form of baby clothes, essential equipment and educational materials
